Liverpool’s number 28 has already been out injured for more than a year during his time at Anfield, after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during Jurgen Klopp’s first training session as Liverpool boss.

But the 24-year-old looked to have ended his year-long injury nightmare by coming on as a substitute against Tottenham in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

During his cameo appearance, Ings suffered a knock on his right knee after an innocuous challenge – different to the original injury sustained on his left knee.

Teammate Gomez was sidelined alongside Ings after injuring his knee with the England Under-21s, and they helped each other through the injuries.

Now, the former Burnley forward must go it alone as he looks to recover from his operation.